Properties of Metapelite and Larvikite
Grain Size
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Medium to Fine Coarse Grained
Fracture
Fibrous
Not Available
Porosity
Highly Porous
Less Porous
Luster
Earthy
Subvitreous to Dull
Compressive Strength
Not Available
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Toughness
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.4-3.7
2.8-3
Transparency
Opaque
Opaque
Density
0-300 g/cm3
2.9-2.91 g/cm3
Resistance
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Heat Resistant, Impact Resistant, Pressure Resistant
Metapelite vs Larvikite Properties
Properties of Metapelite and Larvikite play an important role in determining the type of rock. Along with Metapelite vs Larvikite properties, get to know more about Metapelite Definition and Larvikite Definition. For the ease of understanding, the properties of rocks are divided into physical and thermal properties. Rocks have a variety of properties like hardness, color, specific gravity, fracture, cleavage, luster etc. Know all about physical and thermal properties of Metapelite and Larvikite.